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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452241082
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452241081
• Author:  Theodore J. Kowalski

The School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Cases is the essential guide to succeeding as a superintendent or as an administrator in another district-level position. Comprehensive in both theory and practice, this textbook and reference guide examines the role and responsibilities of school district administration in professional, social, philosophical, and political frames, while balancing perspectives of rewards and challenges commonly expressed by school superintendents. Important topics covered include the emerging role of superintendent as communicator, the changing conditions in districts and schools, inadequate funding for public schools, and the treatment of policy administration, leadership roles, and community involvement.

Table contents:

PART I: THE POSITION: ROLES AND CONTEXT
1. Defining Practice
2. Society and Schools

PART II: SCHOOL DISTRICTS: STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY
3. School Districts as Organizations
4. School Boards
5. Superintendent and School Board Relationships
6. School District Policy

PART III: SUPERINTENDENT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
7. Providing Leadership at the District Level
8. Community Leadership
9. Material Resources Management
10. Human Resources Management

PART IV: PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES
11. Contemporary Challenges
12. Personal Dispositions and Practice
13. Seeking the Position

Title tags:

Unravel the Role of a School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Cases
Comprehensive Guide to School Superintendent: Theory, Practice, and Scenarios
Bridging Theory and Practice: An Insight into School Superintendent Cases